Edge of Sports

This week we speak to journalist and Burn it All Down Podcast co-host Shireen Ahmed about her experience in Paris for the start of the Women’s World Cup and the scene in her hometown of Toronto following the victory of the Raptors in the NBA Finals. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the politics of Megan Rapinoe and her decision to not sing the National Anthem at the World Cup. We got a ‘Just Stand Up’ Award for Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (again) for his comments about who really deals with pressure and a ‘Just Sit Down’ award to Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield for his comments about a teammate. All this and more on this week’s show! Shireen Ahmed Twitter: @_shireenahmed_ https://www.burnitalldownpod.com/ Zirin, Megan Rapinoe Is Right to Not Sing the Anthem https://www.thenation.com/article/megan-rapinoe-sports-soccer/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Indigenous Canadian long-distance runner Tracie Leost about Rosalie Fish the Washington state runner who wrote the initials MMIW for missing and murdered indigenous women and ran with the red handprint on her face. We talk about the issue of what is being called a “Canadian genocide” against indigenous women. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about Robert Mueller and his penchant for protecting the powerful. We got a ‘Just Stand Up’ Award for Raptors guard Kyle Lowry and a ‘Just Sit Down’ award for the obnoxious and entitled fan that shoved Lowry at the Finals. All this and more on this week’s show! Tracie Leost Twitter: @tracieleost https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/but-when-i-run-about-it-people-will-notice-muckleshoot-tribals-rosalie-fish-runs-for-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women/ Zirin, Rosalie Fish Runs for the Murdered and Missing https://www.thenation.com/article/rosalie-fish-canada-indigenous-women/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to filmmaker David Shields about his new film Lynch: A History about the great running back Marshawn Lynch. The film looks at Lynch’s life and how he’s been able to use silence as a form of resistance. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the Toronto Raptors and why they are the team to root for. We got a ‘Just Stand Up’ Award for Warriors forward Andre Iguodala and a ‘Just Sit Down’ award for a group of fans. All this and more on this week’s show! David Shields Twitter: @_DavidShields http://cargofilm-releasing.com/films/lynch-a-history/ Zirin, The Toronto Raptors Is a Team Worth Cheering For https://www.thenation.com/article/toronto-raptors-nba-finals/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Lyndsey D’Arcangelo of the Athletic WNBA and the Athletic Buffalo about the start of the WNBA season. We talk about the sport’s rising popularity, the ongoing labor fight, as well as give predictions on how this upcoming season will shake out. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the sketchy partnership between LeBron James and Walmart as well as a Just Stand Up Award for Allyson Felix and a Just Sit Down for Mark Emmert and the NCAA. All this and more on this week’s show! Lyndsey D’Arcangelo Twitter: @darcangel21 http://www.lyndseydarcangelo.com/ Zirin, LeBron James’s Partnership With Walmart Sparks Criticism https://www.thenation.com/article/lebron-james-walmart-hunger/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to the co-author of the new book Futbolera: A History of Women and Sports in Latin America, Brenda Elsey. We talk about the development of soccer in Latin America among women, the challenges that came with that. We also have a special ‘Choice Words’ update on the case of Braeden Bradforth, the freshman football player that died during an intensive workout. We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to Reggie Bush for speaking out about the new Alabama abortion ban and a plea that more athletes speak up on this issue. All this and more on this week’s show! Brenda Elsey Twitter: @Politicultura https://utpress.utexas.edu/books/elsey-nadel-futbolera Zirin, A Victory in the Case of Braeden Bradforth https://www.thenation.com/article/braeden-bradforth-death-investigation/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"The Product" David Starr is a pro wrestler who is fighting to change the very economic foundation of his sport while also raising political critiques of Israel, corporate power, and Trump-era racism. We speak to the outspoken athlete this week. We also have ‘Choice Words’ on about the Boston Red Sox' white delegation (“The White Sox”) to the White House. We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to Portland TrailBlazers guard Damian ‘Dame Dollar’ Lillard and Tiger Eldrick Woods, and a special Kaepernick Watch. All this and more on this week’s show! David Starr Twitter: @TheProductDS http://www.theproductds.com/ Zirin, Red Sox Players Are Divided Over White House Visit https://www.thenation.com/article/trumps-white-house-red-sox-race-divide/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Get it on the Floor - DMX Feat. Swizz Beatz | Yoshimi Battles Pink Robots Pt.1 - The Flaming Lips | Plug Tunin’ - De La Soul | Gangsta Party - Tupac | I Got 5 on it - Luniz | Getting Up - Q-Tip | Ugly - Bubba Sparxxx | We Fight We Love (Remix) - Q-Tip Feat. Kanye West & Consequence | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to the director of the Academy Award winning film Training Day, Antoine Fuqua, about his new HBO documentary, “What’s My Name?” about the life of Muhammad Ali, a film produced by LeBron James.  We also have ‘Choice Words’ on about Donald Trump’s new Fed nominee, who uses sports to spew vile sexism. We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to DC area community folks that successfully organized to extend Coach Fofo’s stay, and San Francisco’s top draft pick Nick Bosa. All this and more on this week’s show! Antoine Fuqua https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/whats-my-name-muhammad-ali Zirin, Nick Bosa and the NFL’s Double Standards https://www.thenation.com/article/nick-bosa-racism-colin-kaepernick-san-francisco-49ers/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Put It On - Dr. Dre Feat. Mimi & DJ Quik | Kansas City - Fats Domino | Excuse Me Miss - Jay-Z Feat. Pharrell | This One - Diamond D | Every Girl - Young Money | Wonder Years - MC Lyte Feat. DJ Premier | The Greatest Story Never Told - Saigon | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we speak to Casa de Maryland Services Director George Escobar about the fight to save Agbegnigan Amouzou, also known as ‘Coach Fofo,’ from deportation. Coach Fofo, a native of Togo, has been a staple in both the Montgomery and Prince George County sports scene for decades and leading the fight is the aforementioned Casa de Maryland as well as clergy and community leaders. We also have ‘Choice Words’ on Tiger’s historic victory at the Masters last weekend, and his friendship with Donald Trump. We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to supporters of the MLS Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Baseball. All this and more on this week’s show! George Escobar Twitter: @CASAforall https://www.thenation.com/article/agbegnigan-amouzou-soccer-coach-trump-deportation/ Zirin, Tiger Woods Can’t Be Apolitical in the Age of Trump and Kaepernick https://www.thenation.com/article/tiger-woods-masters-trump-kaepernick/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Passin’ Me By - The Pharcyde | Whoa - Black Rob | A Friend - Krs-One | Long Story Short - Black Milk | Flava In Ya Ear - Craig Mack | Comin’ For Ya - DMX | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we speak to Joanne Atkins-Ingram, the mother of Braeden Bradforth, who died of exertional heatstroke in a non-contact practice at Garden City Community College. We also speak to the family’s attorney, Jill Elaine Greene, and talk about the toxic culture of football as well as the communal support the family has received in the wake of the tragedy. We also have "Choice Words" on racism and privilege in the NBA, brought to you by a Kyle Korver essay in the Players Tribune. We also have an obscure "Just Stand Up" award and a "Just Sit Down Award." All that and more on this week’s show!Joanne Atkins-Ingram Twitter: @jjab824 https://twitter.com/hashtag/justice4braeden https://www.thenation.com/article/searching-for-justice-after-the-death-of-football-player-braedon-bradforth/ Zirin, Kyle Korver Challenges Every White Athlete to Listen and Act https://www.thenation.com/article/kyle-korver-white-privilege-racism-nba/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Life - J. Dilla | It’s So Hard - Big Pun Feat. Donell Jones | U.N.I.T.Y. - Queen Latifah | Formula - The D.O.C. | Virginia - Clipse | Alphabet Aerobics - Blackalicious | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to the Athletic’s national NBA columnist about the 2018-2019 NBA season that has come and gone and whether anyone has a chance to upset the set up against the Warriors. We talk the Washington Wizards troubles, Lebron’s first year in Los Angeles, and MVP picks. We also have ‘Choice Words’ on the plan to demolish the San Jose State track and put up a parking lot. Joni Mitchell never lied. We also have TWO Just Stand Up awards and an announcement of an extra interview for Patreon subscribers. All that and more! Michael Lee Twitter: @MrMichaelLee https://theathletic.com/665972/2018/11/20/michael-lee-the-wizards-are-a-myth-that-isnt-working-out-and-all-there-is-hope-for-now-is-change/ Zirin, San Jose State Will Build a Parking Structure on Hallowed Ground https://www.thenation.com/article/san-jose-state-track-john-carlos-tommie-smith-lee-evans/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Luck of Lucien - A Tribe Called Quest | Hussle & Motivate - Nipsey Hussle | Plug Tunin’ - De La Soul | Recognize - The Lox | Moves - Big Sean | We Be Steady Mobbin’ - Lil Wayne Feat. Gucci Mane | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to NY Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman about his book Football for a Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL. We go into the league’s history, why it went under, and lessons to be learned from its eventual demise. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about proposed cuts to the Special Olympics and we have the same person getting the ‘Just Stand Up’ and Just ‘Sit Your Ass Down’ awards! A brand new ‘Kaepernick Watch’ and more! Jeff Pearlman Twitter: @jeffpearlman Football For A Buck Zirin, The Trump Administration’s Ableist Cuts to the Special Olympics https://www.thenation.com/article/trump-devos-ableism-special-olympics/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Nas Is Like - Nas | Electric Relaxation - A Tribe Called Quest | Why - Jadakiss Feat. Anthony Hamilton | The Ghetto - Too Short | This Way - Dilated Peoples Feat. Kanye West | The Light ‘08 - Common Feat. Marsha Ambrosius | Super Nova - Dug Infinite & No I.D. | Long Life - Dela Feat. Talib Kweli | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to DC-based sports journalist and editor Patrick Hruby about the rot that envelops the NCAA, more visible than ever this March. We do all this through the prism of word association, talking coaches, players, apparel companies, and the NCAA. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about Mike Trout’s mega contract. We then got ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to Braden Holtby and Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, a brand new ‘Kaepernick Watch’, and more! Patrick Hruby Twitter: @patrick_hruby The NCAA says paying athletes hurts their education. That’s laughable.  Zirin, Mike Trout’s Mega Deal and Baseball’s Economic Rot https://www.thenation.com/article/mike-trout-mlb-players-union-dave-zirin/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Get Back - Ludacris | Only In My Dreas - Debbie Gibson | Introspective - Common | Coming of Age - Jay-Z Feat. Memphis Bleek | ’93 Til Infinity on - Souls of Mischief | Rhythm Roulette - Just Blaze | Westside Story - The Game | 2AM - Rasody Feat. Ab-Soul | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Katie Barnes of ESPNW about the right wing movement against trans athletes particularly trans women, recent comments by tennis legend Martina Navratilova, and we get their thoughts about the future of the struggle as well.  We also have ‘Choice Words’ about Russell Westbrook’s confrontation with a so-called fan in Utah. Also we’ve got ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to Megan Rapinoe and Duke bandwagonnoers! All that and more on this week’s Edge of Sports Podcast! Katie Barnes Twitter: @katie_barnes3 They Are the Champions Zirin, Could the Utah Jazz Be Turning a Corner? https://www.thenation.com/article/russell-westbrook-utah-jazz-racist-fan/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | W.O.L.V.E.S. - M.O.P. | Fire - Sara Bareilles | Storm Warning - Latyrx | Who Shot Ya - Notorious B.I.G. | Keep on Keepin’ On - MC Lyte Feat. Xscape | Threat 2 Society - 2 Chainz | Wheelz of Steel - Outkast | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Melissa Gira Grant, author of Playing the Whore: The Work of Sex Work about Robert Kraft’s arrest and the agendas that lurk behind charges of “human sex trafficking.”   We also have ‘Choice Words’ about mental health in the NBA and we got ‘Just Stand Up’ awards for the U.S. women’s soccer team union and Kareem Abdul Jabbar as well as a ‘Just Sit Down’ award to NBA referees. All that and more on this week’s Edge of Sports Podcast! Melissa Gira Grant Twitter: @melissagira Playing the Whore: The Work of Sex Work Zirin, Does the NBA Have a Mental-Health Crisis on Its Hands? https://www.thenation.com/article/nba-mental-health-adam-silver-charles-barkley/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Money Trees - Kendrick Lamar Feat. Jay Rock | Come on Feel the Noise - Slade | Funky Enough - D.O.C. | Mind Playin’ Tricks - Geto Boys | I’m Different - 2 Chainz | Rosa Parks - Outkast | Devil in a New Dress - Kanye West Feat. Rick Ross | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Washington Nationals pitcher Sean Dolittle and activist Eireann Dolan about their push to keep the caps union made after a relocation was announced from Derby, NY to non-union Florida. We also talk about the MLB players association and the shift in perception with respect to labor. We also got ‘Choice Words’ about Colin Kaepernick’s settlement with the NFL. We also have Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down awards and more to some basketball players at Ole Miss and Patriots owner and coverage of the Robert Kraft news in recent days. All that and more! https://thinkprogress.org/baseball-couple-union-campaign-003ec8963027/ Eirann Dolan Twitter: @EireannDolan Sean Dolittle Twitter: @whatwouldDOOdo Zirin, Colin Kaepernick Settles His Collusion Case With the NFL https://www.thenation.com/article/colin-kaepernick-nfl-settlement-collusion/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Gangsta Shit - G-Unit | 24 Frames - Jason Isbell | Lean Back - Terror Squad Feat. Fat Joe & Remy Ma | Live in the Sky - T.I. Feat. Jamie Foxx | Why We Thugs - Ice Cube | Hurt Me Soul - Lupe Fiasco | Run - Ghostface Killah | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy